David and I discussed having a second child last January 2020, the beginning of what would soon become the most peculiar year we had ever lived through. But not long after, doubts started creeping in about becoming a mom again.
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MotherhoodWhat it’s like to raise a family in Toronto
Both David and I grew up in the suburbs, but have been living in Toronto for the past seven years. When we found out we were expecting, we considered what it would be like to raise a family in the city.
Both David and I grew up in the suburbs, but have been living in Toronto for the past seven years. When we found out we were expecting, we considered what it would be like to raise a family in the city.
Motherhood5 Things My Toddler has Taught Me About Raising a Toddler
Most millennial parents are well-educated, well-read, and feel confidently knowledgeable about way too many things, thanks to the internet. When you become a parent it’s only natural to want to become an expert on the subject of how to raise a child.
Most millennial parents are well-educated, well-read, and feel confidently knowledgeable about way too many things, thanks to the internet. When you become a parent it’s only natural to want to become an expert on the subject of how to raise a child.
MotherhoodGoing back to work after baby
Picture this: I’m sitting in an empty airplane on an early Wednesday morning. I have two pieces of luggage with me for this short work trip: one with my laptop and personal belongings, and one with my breast pump. I already got stopped and questioned by security about the “heavy metal block” in my bag (it was the power charger).
Picture this: I’m sitting in an empty airplane on an early Wednesday morning. I have two pieces of luggage with me for this short work trip: one with my laptop and personal belongings, and one with my breast pump. I already got stopped and questioned by security about the “heavy metal block” in my bag (it was the power charger).
MotherhoodThings to do with kids in Toronto during the summer
1 |Bike along the waterfront
Take the scenic route with your kids and ride the Martin Goodman Trail, which spans 22 km along Lake Ontario and has 10 access points. Some key stops along the trail include the Humber Bridge,
1 |Bike along the waterfront
Take the scenic route with your kids and ride the Martin Goodman Trail, which spans 22 km along Lake Ontario and has 10 access points. Some key stops along the trail include the Humber Bridge,
Motherhood8 things I learned from flying 18 hours with an infant
We recently returned from our first family vacation to Europe, but before we left you better believe I asked my mama friends for all the tips on flying with an infant. Flying in general can be quite an uncomfortable experience,
We recently returned from our first family vacation to Europe, but before we left you better believe I asked my mama friends for all the tips on flying with an infant. Flying in general can be quite an uncomfortable experience,
MotherhoodHalf Way Through My Maternity Leave, This is What I’ve Learned
Before my baby was born I was excited about having some time off from full time work to be with my little family. What a great vacation! I thought it would be an adjustment at first, but that I would bounce back quickly.
Before my baby was born I was excited about having some time off from full time work to be with my little family. What a great vacation! I thought it would be an adjustment at first, but that I would bounce back quickly.
MotherhoodFive Things I Didn’t Expect from Motherhood
There are certain things you can expect after becoming a parent. You’re not going to sleep ever well. Your relationship with your partner will change. Your body will change. You will have to do endless amounts of laundry. So. Much.
There are certain things you can expect after becoming a parent. You’re not going to sleep ever well. Your relationship with your partner will change. Your body will change. You will have to do endless amounts of laundry. So. Much.
MotherhoodThe First Forty Days: How to Support a New Mom
MotherhoodSurviving and Thriving: The First Month with a Newborn
People warned us about the first month. They said it would be really, really hard. They said we wouldn’t sleep. That breastfeeding wouldn’t be easy. And that there would be diapers… many, many diapers.
Everything people said was true.
People warned us about the first month. They said it would be really, really hard. They said we wouldn’t sleep. That breastfeeding wouldn’t be easy. And that there would be diapers… many, many diapers.
Everything people said was true.